\Rasp\, n. [OE. raspe, OF. raspe, F. r[^a]pe. See {Rasp},
v.]
1. A coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are
distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp
punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true
file.
2. The raspberry. [Obs.] ``Set sorrel amongst rasps, and the
rasps will be smaller.'' --Bacon.
{Rasp palm} (Bot.), a Brazilian palm tree ({Iriartea
exorhiza}) which has strong a["e]rial roots like a screw
pine. The roots have a hard, rough surface, and are used
by the natives for graters and rasps, whence the common
name.